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From the river to the railway
The town we call Chesham today emerged in Saxon times. In 1257 the town obtained its charter for a market and a fair, stimulating the development of a busy market town. 600 years later, the town’s reach was extended, with the arrival of the Metropolitan Railway. This exhibition explores the importance of the river and the railway in Chesham’s history and in our lives today.
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Chesham Market Hall and Corn Exchange
The history of the Market Hall and the clock tower that now stands in Market Square.
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Chiltern Toy Factory
Learn about Chesham’s history of toy making, with factories producing soft toys and teddies.
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Waitrose & Partners and Chesham Museum in partnership together
Waitrose has been a generous supporter of Chesham Museum. This digital exhibition charts its history in Chesham.
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Chesham Fire Brigade
The history of Chesham’s Fire Brigade–from its formation in 1846 through to the present day.
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The Weedon Almshouses
For 400 years The Weedon Almshouses have provided, at minimal cost, comfortable accommodation to the underprivileged in Chesham, affording welfare to the most vulnerable.
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